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S205 LLN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,669 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,034 miles

offside front wing panel heavily damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,211 miles

slight lift in both o/ and n/s front top suspension mounts

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,738 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,216 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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S205 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S205 LLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S205 LLN registered?

S205 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S205 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 LLN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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